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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1944
Page
5
Miners of the Tramway crew led the past week’s bond drive with 68 percent of pay in war bonds, edging Anselmo 6.6 percent and Badger Elm Orlu at 65 percent. The Steward mine set a 10.7 percent mark, while Butte machine shop and Rocker timber framing plant each reached 10.3 percent.
Funeral services for John Popovich were conducted at the Sherman and Reed chapel Saturday afternoon. Interment followed at Mountain View Cemetery with pallbearers Steve Rodich Mike Jovanich Steve Tesla Joe Koaich Laurence Elich and Dan Vukovich listed.
Butte prepares its most colorful patriotic program for July 4 with a parade of colors from the courthouse at 10 am. The event honors service members and features three bands, numerous drum and bugle corps, and entries from police, fire units, veterans groups, scout troops, saddle clubs, and several fraternal organizations. The City float will celebrate Butte service members, and prizes up to 50 dollars will reward standout horse and parade entries. Mayor O Leary urged broad participation and support for the Fifth War Loan Drive.
The Women's Society of Christian Service met Tuesday evening at 2118 Oak Avenue with Mrs. Louie Roberts presiding. Plans were made for a July 13 picnic at the Gardens. A social hour followed with refreshments. Members present included Mrs. Ed Olds, Mrs. John Edwards, Mrs. Louise Treva then, Mrs. Jane Hubber, Mrs. Fred Walker, Mrs. Bessie Williams, Mrs. John Ball, Mrs. James Thomas, Mrs. Percy Trevathen, and the hosts Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Richards.
Private Bud Taylor of Butte recalls leading a platoon in Dutch New Guinea to rescue more than 100 missionaries during the Hollandia area invasion. He describes a grueling trek through mud and water to safety, the gratitude of the rescued, and his own fatigue yet for now safe from harm.
War Shipping Administration official A. F. Thomson will visit the U S Employment office on June 26 and 27 to interview men aged 16 to 50 for merchant ship service. Applicants aged 17 to 26 must have an FP L or 1 C veteran classification.
William J. Mulcahy has returned to Farragut after a 15 day furlough with his wife and small son at their home 137 Clear Grit. The Butte native was formerly employed by Reardon Plumbing before entering the service. His wife is the former Miss Irma Roderick.
Butte high school band members are asked to meet in the band hall at 7:30 p m June 30 to participate in the Fourth of July parade. Director H J Schiesser will arrive in Butte June 30 from Glasgow and hold a practice that evening.
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